Judge Blocks Cuts to $11 Billion in Public Health Funding
Social Vulnerability Index Linked to Risk for Alzheimer Disease
Individuals in areas with higher SVI had increased risk for incident AD and faster rate of cognitive decline
Many Women Undergo Annual Mammography, Despite Biennial Screening Recommendations
75.2 percent of those reporting mammography screening in past two years reported screening in the past year
Plant-Based Diets Increase Odds of Healthy Aging
Fewer than one in 10 older adults experience healthy aging at age 70 years
Increasing Sleepiness Linked to Dementia Risk in Oldest Old Women
Individual associations with dementia also seen for sleep efficiency, wake after sleep onset, nap duration, nap frequency
Disparities Seen in Older Adults’ Access to Rehab After Hospitalization for TBI
Some older adults receive no outpatient rehabilitation or home health care following acute care hospitalization and community discharge
AI + Portable Machine IDs Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Findings seen in pilot study that combines measurements from a depth camera, a forceplate, and an interface board
Dr. Oz Accused of Underpaying Medicare Taxes Ahead of Nomination Hearing
Combination, Aerobic Exercise Improves Sleep Quality in Seniors
Meta-analysis reveals strengthening exercise has highest efficacy
Suicide Prevention Organizations Do Not Target Older Adults
Five of seven organizations acknowledge older adults as high-risk population, but none target this population
